The Renaissance of the Hunters Point Shipyard
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The first phase of the Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment is now underway. The grading stage of construction started in January and will continue throughout 2006.
The eleven Community Benefits programs are ongoing in the Bayview-Hunters Point community. As part of the partnership between Lennar/BVHP and the city of San Francisco, the Community Benefits programs are creating opportunities to support and enrich out neighborhood.
Please take a moment to research these programs, which include the Homebuyers Assistance program and the Small Business database and the BVHP Area yellow pages. This website will provide information on workshops and meetings that have important information for the community.
This is a historic moment for the Bayview-Hunters Point community. By working together, we are helping the Shipyard and the community to enjoy the renaissance they deserve.
Welcome to Hunters Point Shipyard.
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Phase I is the foundation to the Shipyard’s redevelopment. It is visionary in its reuse of the Shipyard and its benefits to and involvement of the local community. Phase I encompasses Parcel A of the six Navy-designated parcels. Nearly 63 of the Shipyard’s 500 acres will undergo infrastructure improvements to support 1,238 homes and nearly 25 acres of recreation and open space. This includes the deconstruction and demolition of existing structures as well as the installation of new lines for sewer, gas and electric along with new streets, sidewalks and landscaping.
Phase I is designed to accelerate the redevelopment benefits to the Bayview Hunters Point community. The majority of the Shipyard’s total homes will be located on Parcel A. In addition, the Community Benefits Agreement between Lennar/BVHP and the city of San Francisco includes priority programs for community residents and businesses, providing for job training, hiring and contracting. It also includes provisions for community ownership and community-based developers involvement.
The phased approach mirrors the Navy’s clean-up schedule. Parcel A was ready for conveyance in Spring 2005, following federal and state regulatory approval and independent verification by the City of San Francisco that the site is clean and safe for development. Once the land was accepted by the Redevelopment Agency, construction began in Summer 2005, and is currently ongoing on Parcel A.
Click here for more information on Community Benefits.